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15th Five-Year Plan: China aims for coal consumption plateau, not decline – for now

China has outlined new details of its 15th Five-Year Plan, aiming to peak coal consumption in 2027 without committing to a subsequent decline, while expanding domestic oil and gas production.

Nico Beckert
10. February 2026
Electric Coal Transportation LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - DECEMBER 25, 2025 - The cargo ship unloads electric coal at the coal terminal of Lianyungang Port in Lianyungang City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 25, 2025. Lianyungang Jiangsu China Copyright: xCFOTOx i1766660026910
China’s coal consumption is expected to enter a “plateau phase” from 2027, according to statements linked to the country’s next five-year plan. (IMAGO / CFOTO)

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Last updated: 10. February 2026

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